A Christian who withdraws into himself, hiding all that the Lord has given him, is not a Christian! I would ask the many young people present to be generous with their God-given talents for the good of others, the Church and our world.

We are all missionary disciples

Do not forget, read a passage from the Gospel every day. It is the power that changes us, that transforms us, it changes life and it changes the heart.

Creation is not a property, which we can rule over at will; or, even less, is the property of only a few: Creation is a gift, it is a wonderful gift that God has given us, so that we care for it and we use it for the benefit of all, always with great respect and gratitude.

I am a sinner. This is the most accurate definition. It is not a figure of speech, a literary genre. I am a sinner.

Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.

Anyone who wants to be pope doesn't care much for themselves, God doesn't bless them. I didn't want to be pope.